Structure of matter. The mole. Electronic structure of atoms. The orbitals. Periodic table of elements and periodic properties. The chemical bond. Ionic and covalent bond. Physical properties of compounds and intermolecular forces. Gases and solutions. The chemical equilibrium and the Le Chatelier principle. The solubility product. Acid-base equilibrium and pH. Redox reactions. Reaction kinetics. Electrochemistry. Electrochemical cells and electrolysis. Chemical thermodynamics.
Fusi, Bacchi, Giorgi et al. “Chimica Generale ed Inorganica” Ed. Idelson Gnocchi.
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, “Chimica” Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Learning Objectives
Acquire basic knowledge of the structure of matter (from the structure of atoms to their chemical bond, from intermolecular interaction to aggregation states) and understand concepts of its chemical transformation through chemical reactions. Students will develop a basic knowledge of chemistry, scientific methods and interpretative models from examples and quantitative applications of the laws of nature.
Prerequisites
Courses to be used as requirements (required and/or recommended)
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: none
Teaching Methods
Total number of hours for Lectures (hours): 40 (5 CFU)
Total number of hours for Laboratory-field practice : 12 (1 CFU)
Further information
Office hours: Friday, 3 p. m or by appointment
Type of Assessment
The examination consists in a written and an oral test. Two in itinere tests will be performed during the course which can substitute the unique written test.
Course program
Structure of matter. Mole and molecular mass. Electronic structure of atoms. Hydrogen atom. Quantum numbers and atomic orbitals. Polyelectronic atoms: electronic levels and their filling. The Aufbau rule. Periodic Table of elements and periodic properties.
The chemical bond. Types of bonds. Ionic and covalent bond. Valence bond theory and hybrid orbitals Physical properties of compounds. Aggregation states and intermolecular forces. Periodicity of the chemical properties of elements. Oxidation number. Main classes of chemical compounds. Gases and their properties. Liquid solutions and colligative properties. The chemical equilibrium. Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium. The solubility product. The Le Chatelier principle. Acid-base equilibrium. Definition of pH. pH of acidic and basic solutions. Redox reactions. Chemical reactions and reaction kinetics. Reaction rate and activation energy. Electrochemistry. Electrochemical cells and potential of electrode. Electrolysis. Chemical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic parameters of chemical reactions.